Resection of inferior vena cava leiomyosarcoma and reconstruction using ProxiCor patch

Abstract

Introduction Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) of the inferior vena cava (IVC) is a rare mesenchymal tumor originating from the endothelial smooth muscle of the intima and account for about 1-2% of all the sarcomas of the soft tissue. The objective of this article is to show a case of IVC leiomyosarcoma, it?s resection and reconstruction using ProxiCor. Case outlines We showed a case of a 65-year-old woman presented with abdominal pain and mass in subhepatic space, who underwent surgery and resection of a leiomyosarcoma of IVC. IVC was reconstructed with ProxiCor patch, and patohistology confirmed that it was leiomyosarcoma. Conclusion Our experience has shown that the application of extracellular matrix (ECM) is safe and has given a satisfactory treatment result. A comparison with a much larger number of patients will give a true picture of the advantages and disadvantages of this type of material in vascular reconstructive procedures.